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Pharmacy services in paediatrics and neonatology

Written by | 9 Jun 2024

Steve Tomlin is a pharmacist and Director of the Children’s Medicines Research and Innovation Centre (CMRIC) at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. His mission is […]

UTEP pharmacy researchers develop potential treatment for fibrosis

Written by | 8 Jun 2024

Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso are developing a new therapeutic approach that uses nanoparticles for the treatment of skin and lung fibrosis, conditions that […]

What does a consultant neonatal pharmacist do?

Written by | 8 Jun 2024

As Director of the Children’s Medicines Research and Innovation Centre (CMRIC) at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, Steve Tomlin now uses his experience of hands-on […]

How standardisation of pharmaceutical products helps in neonatology

Written by | 7 Jun 2024

Effective use of standardised products in neonatology depends on expert knowledge of both the clinical situation and the pharmaceutics of the products – and this is where prescribing […]

The challenges of parenteral feeding for pre-term babies

Written by | 6 Jun 2024

A parenteral nutrition solution contains about 50 different components and is critical for survival and growth of a pre-term infant. Managing such products requires a good understanding of […]

Why neonatology pharmacy is fascinating and demanding

Written by | 5 Jun 2024

Steve Tomlin is a pharmacist and Director of the Children’s Medicines Research and Innovation Centre (CMRIC) at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. His mission is […]

In the drive to deprescribe, heartburn drug study teaches key lessons

Written by | 15 Apr 2024

Whether it’s costs, safety risks or “pill fatigue” they’re trying to reduce, many health systems and clinics have started working on ways to encourage deprescribing of medications that […]

Pilot anticholinergic deprescribing scheme found that memory assessment in patients with reduced anticholinergic load improved significantly after two weeks

Written by | 9 Mar 2024

Much has been written about deprescribing of medicines with anticholinergic effects to reduce overall anticholinergic burden and it is widely recommended as a way to reduce cognitive impairment, […]

US prescription drug prices are 2.78 times those in other wealthy nations

Written by | 4 Feb 2024

Prescription drug prices in the U.S. are significantly higher than in other nations, with prices in the U.S. averaging 2.78 times those seen in 33 other nations, according […]

Americans will spend half their lives taking prescription drugs, study finds

Written by | 18 Oct 2023

An American born in 2019 will spend a larger share of their lifetime taking prescription drugs than being married or receiving an education, according to new research by […]

NUS pharmacists develop a “cheeky” and pain-free solution for drug delivery

Written by | 1 Aug 2023

Conventional ways of administering medication – by swallowing tablets, consuming bitter syrups, injections or rectal insertions – could be distressing and unpleasant for some patients, especially young children […]

Pharmacists can now prescribe hormonal birth control in 20 states

Written by | 18 Jun 2023

Pharmacists are taking a more active role in prescribing hormonal contraceptives — a trend applauded by women who welcome easier access to birth control and sanctioned by a […]

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